Contemporary Salons Whitby

9 Flowergate, Whitby, North Yorkshire, YO21 3BA

About us

Contemporary Salons was launched in 2000. Two decades on, the group has grown to eight 5-star salons spread across Yorkshire and the North East of England.

Contemporary Salons is renowned for exceptional hairdressing expertise backed by outstanding customer service and we see in excess of 40,000 clients annually. Our services include cutting & styling, hair extensions, hair smoothing, men's hair, special occasion hair including bridal hairstyles, and incredible hair colour with options including balayage, ombre, fashion hair colours, and classic shades such as blonde, brunette and redheads.

It's important to us that we get your hair look just right which is why we offer a seven day guarantee. If you are not happy with your hair, just come back within seven days so we can discuss the issues and come up with some options to help with your hair. We also offer complimentary fringe trims between visits and complimentary refreshments. All you need to do is sit back and relax!

We firmly believe that a happy, motivated workforce is the key to our longevity and success. With salons in Darlington, Marske, Stokesley, Whitby, Guisborough, Middlesbrough, Harrogate and Yarm, it's fair to say that our teams are, quite simply, the beating heart of our business.

Our Contemporary brand values - Passionate, Professional, Creative & Unique - unite us as a team and drive us to create amazing hair for our clients in our fun, friendly and professional salons.

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Opening hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday 09:30 - 17:00
Wednesday 09:30 - 17:00
Thursday 09:30 - 17:00
Friday 09:30 - 19:00
Saturday 09:00 - 16:00
Sunday Closed

Services

Hair

Our work

Reviews

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Welcome skills

Josephine Evetts-Secker
6th Nov 2026
Team Member: Kelly
5.0
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it is always a relief to meet a hairdresser who welcomes short, fine hair and works with it creatively and confidently. I was very pleased.

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Response from Contemporary Salons Whitby

Dear Josephine,

Thank you so much for your lovely review. We’re delighted you felt welcomed and confident in our approach to your short, fine hair.

It means a great deal to know you were pleased with the result. We always enjoy creating styles that work beautifully with each person’s individual hair.

Warm wishes,
The team at Contemporary Salons Whitby,

Hair colour & cut

Mags
4th Nov 2026
Team Member: Gracie
5.0
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Fabulous colour & cut by Grace. Hairs sits lovely & keep getting loads of compliments about how nice it is. Well done Grace. 🙂

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Julie
3rd Nov 2026
Team Member: Gracie
5.0
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Lovely Grace has done a wonderful job. She listens carefully and has coloured, cut and blow dried my hair just as I asked. Thank you.

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Highly recommended booking in

Jane
2nd Nov 2026
Team Member: Gracie
5.0
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All staff at the salon are friendly and professional. They offer a very warm welcome and are passionate about their work. Gracie is a fantastic hairdresser and I would recommend booking in with her. Always come out feeling fabulous and with great hair!

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Restyle

Marie Mullans
31st Oct 2026
Team Member: Kelly
5.0
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Kelly really took her time with me discussing my hair, styles and showed me different ways I could style my hair with my new cut. She really took her time and advised me.

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Response from Contemporary Salons Whitby

Dear Marie,

Thank you so much for your lovely review. We’re delighted to hear that Kelly took the time to talk through your hair, discuss style options and show you different ways to make the most of your new cut.

We’ll be sure to pass your kind words on to Kelly. It’s wonderful to know you felt well advised and looked after during your visit.

Best wishes,
The team at Contemporary Salons Whitby, Whitby

New refreshed look

Patsy
31st Oct 2026
Team Member: Kelly
5.0
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Just great had 2 compliments as soon as left salon

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Response from Contemporary Salons Whitby

Dear Patsy,

Thank you so much for your lovely review! We’re delighted to hear you received two compliments straight after leaving – that’s always wonderful to hear.

It was a pleasure looking after you, and we hope to see you again soon.

Best wishes,
The team at Contemporary Salons Whitby, Whitby

Fabulous hairdresser

Fiona Moffatt
28th Oct 2026
Team Member: Kelly
5.0
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Always a great experience,Kelly always takes time to go through the plan and options for treatment, highly recommend the salon, all the staff are very professional and friendly and I always walk out loving the cut colour and style, perfect

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Response from Contemporary Salons Whitby

Dear Fiona,

Thank you so much for your lovely review and recommendation. We’re delighted that you always enjoy your visits with us.

Kelly will be thrilled to hear that you appreciate the time she takes to discuss your treatment options and that you leave loving your cut, colour and style. Your kind words about our friendly, professional team mean a great deal to us.

We look forward to welcoming you back soon!

Best wishes,
The team at Contemporary Salons Whitby, Whitby

A change in style

Carolyn
23rd Oct 2026
Team Member: Gracie
5.0
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Gracie has changed my hairstyle and it has taken 10 years off me - love it. This visit was for a trim for my curly hair

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Response from Contemporary Salons Whitby

Dear Carolyn,

Thank you so much for your lovely review. We’re delighted to hear that Gracie’s new style has made you feel ten years younger – that’s wonderful!

It’s also great to know you were happy with your curly hair trim. We’ll be sure to pass your kind words on to Gracie.

We look forward to welcoming you back soon.

Best wishes,
The team at Contemporary Salons Whitby, Whitby

Great haircut as usual

Julie
22nd Oct 2026
Team Member: Gracie
5.0
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Great haircut and lovely chat with Grace, as always. She always listens to your thoughts and ideas about the look you are looking for . Wouldn’t go anywhere else.

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Response from Contemporary Salons Whitby

Dear Julie,

Thank you so much for your lovely review. We’re delighted to hear you’re so pleased with your haircut and always enjoy your chats with Grace.

She’ll be thrilled to know that her listening, care and attention help you achieve the look you have in mind. Your loyalty means a great deal to us, and we look forward to welcoming you back soon.

Warm wishes,
The team at Contemporary Salons Whitby, Whitby

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Barbara
22nd Oct 2026
Team Member: Kelly
5.0
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As always Kelly is superb. Thank you

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Excellent

Charlotte Mansbridge
18th Oct 2026
Team Member: Gracie
5.0
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Excellent again! Always makes my daughter feel amazing and also cuts her hair perfectly

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fantastic experience

Petra
13th Oct 2026
Team Member: Elliott
5.0
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As always, Elliott has been such an amazing stylist. He listened to my ideas, gave some feedback and advice and then provided me with a fantastic haircut. I have been coming to Contemporary for over 15 years and just could not fault their friendly welcome and the five star service!!!

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Wonderful!

Jan Pringle
24th Sep 2026
Team Member: Gracie
5.0
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Left the salon feeling great! X

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Holiday shuss up

Patsy
22nd Sep 2026
Team Member: Kelly
5.0
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Pleased with ideas and product advice

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Lovely hair

Barbara Smith
22nd Sep 2026
Team Member: Kelly
5.0

Great as usual !! Kelly always is

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Olive Kendrew
15th Sep 2026
Team Member: Kelly
5.0
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I walk into the salon looking a wreck and leave feeling fabulous. Kelly always reviews how I've managed my hair, discusses new styles and products I maybe interested in. Kelly knows my hair, she cuts, styles and advises so that I can maintain and manage my hair in-between appointments.

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Brilliant service

Jen Cave
11th Sep 2026
Team Member: Gracie
5.0
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A wonderful cut

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Fabulous experience

Lynne Copley
10th Sep 2026
Team Member: Elliott
5.0
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Elliot is a fabulous hairdresser. He is such a skilled stylist and colourist, works wonders, I have never been disappointed. He also has the best banter and his conversation makes my experience more than ennoble. The salon is always super clean and friendly x

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Top haircut

Tracey
10th Sep 2026
Team Member: Elliott
5.0
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Been coming to Elliott since April/May as growing my hair out into a bob after an initial consultation & guidance from him that a bob cut would suit my face shape. I attend every 6-weeks & he is so skilled with his scissors & it's lovely catching up with him. I couldn't recommend him enough & when asked who 'cuts' my hair I always sing his praises.

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Lovely Salon And Great Stylist

Alison
8th Sep 2026
Team Member: Gracie
5.0
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I was early for my appointment so was given a comfy seat, magazines and tea and biscuits by a lovely member of staff who was welcoming, informative and polite. Grace, my stylist, spoke to me at length about what I wanted and I felt she really understood what was needed. I have had a lovely cut which (I can see) has worked with my thick hair to improve my style and I left the salon feeling great. Grace is a lovely person to talk to and I cannot recommend the entire salon enough! Thank you to all at Contemporary Whitby x

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Recent haircut

DIANE
4th Sep 2026
Team Member: Gracie
5.0
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Fantastic haircut yet again - thanks Grace

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Great experience and result

Patsy
26th Aug 2026
Team Member: Kelly
5.0
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Says it all in review title

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Cut, colour and curls.

Ava
25th Aug 2026
Team Member: Gracie
5.0
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Another great cut and colour from Gracie.
A beautiful flash of red underneath just what my daughter wanted.
Finished off with beautiful long curls 😍

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Cut and colour

Lynne Smith
21st Aug 2026
Team Member: Gracie
5.0
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Visit salon every five weeks grace is a lovely girl chatty and friendly

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Fabulous hairdresser

Fiona Moffatt
12th Aug 2026
Team Member: Kelly
5.0
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Another great colour and cut from Kelly, always a fabulous experience to get my hair done in this salon, wouldn't go anywhere else, thanks again Kelly

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Great cut as always

Julie
11th Aug 2026
Team Member: Gracie
5.0
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Great cut as always.

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Always excellent

Stephanie Spink
7th Aug 2026
Team Member: Kelly
5.0
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Simply the best place with best stylist.

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grace is amazing

Beverley Osborne
6th Aug 2026
Team Member: Gracie
5.0
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grace is talented and kind! enjoyed booking online in preparation for my trip from the usa.

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Top service

Brian
6th Aug 2026
Team Member: Elliott
4.5
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Friendly efficient service as usual from Elliot
Pleased with outcome.

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Grace is a superstar!

Hacquiy
4th Aug 2026
Team Member: Gracie
5.0
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It was my 10 year olds first ‘grown up’ visit to a salon for a cut and finish. She is autistic with ADHD so often gets anxious about new experiences. Grace was an absolute superstar with her 🤩 Really patient with her, never tired of her many questions and made my girl feel like a princess! Thank you Grace, you really are a superstar 😍

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Response from Contemporary Salons Whitby

Hi Hacquiy,

Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We are so glad to hear that your daughter had a great experience with us. Our team at Contemporary Salons Whitby strives to make all of our clients feel comfortable and taken care of.

We are especially grateful to hear that Grace was able to make your daughter's first salon visit a positive and enjoyable one. We are proud of our team for their patience and attentiveness, and we truly appreciate you acknowledging Grace's hard work and dedication.

Thank you for choosing us for your daughter's "grown up" haircut, and we hope to see you both again soon.

Best regards,

The team at Contemporary Salons Whitby

Colour Cut and Blow dry

Julie Fitzpatrick
4th Aug 2026
Team Member: Gracie
5.0
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I am really pleased with my colour, cut and blow dry. Grace listens and puts customers at ease. She is a very talented stylist!

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Amazing service

Georgia
1st Aug 2026
Team Member: Gracie
5.0
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I popped in for a blow dry before a wedding this weekend. Was amazing service, felt really relaxed and my hair looks amazing, really happy with the service

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Great experience

Liz
30th Jul 2026
Team Member: Gracie
5.0
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Grace was very professional, lovely to chat to and did an excellent job on my hair

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Excellent Service!

Rosemary
30th Jul 2026
Team Member: Gracie
5.0
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Grace was lovely and did an amazing job on my hair

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Just Amazing!

Natalis
28th Jul 2026
Team Member: Gracie
5.0
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Just Amazing , not only had a lovely chat but also a beautiful haircut , got precisely what I wanted , couldn't be more happier with the result :)

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Miracle Worker

Anonymous
25th Jul 2026
5.0

I must say that Kelly really worked a miracle on my hair. I went in looking like Wurzel Gummidge with dry frizzy straw like hair, I came out with sleek, shiny long bob. A real confidence booster!

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Great visit

Louise Aitman
15th Jul 2026
Team Member: Gracie
5.0
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I have very short hair and always nervous to try a new stylist. I made an appointment while in holiday in Whitby for cut. Grace was great, she cut it just right will definitely visit again without hesitation.

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Fab hair

Louise
9th Jul 2026
Team Member: Gracie
4.5
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Beautiful hair as aways Grace is an amazing hairdresser and I love our chats ❤️

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Amazing 😍

Kate
9th Jul 2026
Team Member: Gracie
5.0
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Amazing service. Grace did a beautiful cut, I'm really pleased with it. Everyone was really friendly and I had a lovely coffee too. I'm already looking forward to my next visit.

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Great cut as usual

Julie
4th Jul 2026
Team Member: Gracie
5.0
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Grace as always cheered me up by giving me a lovely haircut. She chats away and makes me smile. . I was feeling down today and came away happy. .

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Martin O’Neill
3rd Jul 2026
Team Member: Elliott
5.0
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Excellent

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fantastic experience

Petra
26th Jun 2026
Team Member: Elliott
5.0
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Eliott is such a fantastic stylist. He really listens to what you want to have done with your hair, gives advise if he thinks that your ideas would not suit your hair/ personality/ age.... and always has got amazing suggestions.

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Cut/colour

Brian
26th Jun 2026
Team Member: Elliott
4.5
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Usual first class service from Elliott
Pleased with result.

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Another lovely haircut

Jen Cave
24th Jun 2026
Team Member: Gracie
5.0
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Great haircut and Gracie just knows what suits me. A lovely experience

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Beautiful cut

RACHAEL BURNETT
21st Jun 2026
Team Member: Gracie
5.0
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As always Gracie cut my hair just how I wanted it . She is a lovely friendly hair stylist .

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Love the colour

Claire Clark
17th Jun 2026
Team Member: Gracie
5.0
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Grace has been colouring and styling my hair for quite a few years now and never fails to impress me!
It’s always just perfect and she knows exactly how I like it styled.
Thank you so much x

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Amazing blow dry

Jayne
14th Jun 2026
5.0
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Booked in for a wash and dry before a wedding and was really pleased. Grace made me feel really welcome and my hair looked amazing, would highly recommend.

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Amazing

Julie skelton
13th Jun 2026
Team Member: Gracie
5.0
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A very talented and dedicated professional
Knowledge and interaction way beyond her years and an exceptional communicator
I was truly impressed by this young lady and look forward to have her do my hair again

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A change in style

Carolyn
13th Jun 2026
Team Member: Gracie
5.0
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A really good cut that got rid of the "spaniel ears" at the side and complemented my curly hair

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Brilliant Haircut

Caroline
13th Jun 2026
Team Member: Elliott
5.0
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Love my new look. Elliot very friendly and professional .

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